Debabrata Saikia Urges Centre to Address Assam’s Concerns Over Dibang Project

Opposition leader Debabrata Saikia has urged the Union government to address Assam’s downstream concerns before proceeding with the Dibang Valley Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. In a letter to the Union Power Minister, he warned of potential ecological and social impacts on Assam, citing past issues with the Subansiri project. Saikia called for public consultations, independent impact assessments, Assam government approval, and robust safety measures before final clearance is given.